Two refurbishments at Walt Disney World Resort hotels were just announced. If you’re staying at the Yacht or Beach Club Resort this spring be aware that the Stormalong Bay waterslide will be closed starting this month. The Stormalong Bay Pool will continue to be open, only the waterslide is going under refurbishment. At Animal Kingdom … Read more
It’s been a while since we found new merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Two new shirts and a new mug have arrived at Kidani Village, so now you can greet everyone you see with a “jambo.” “Jambo” T-Shirt – $29.99 “Jambo” Tank Top – $29.99 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Mug – $19.99 For now, … Read more
As we reported earlier this week, temperature checks are now being implemented at resort table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World. We visited Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to see how they are incorporating the temperature checks. A new sign declares the temperature screening requirement. All of Walt Disney World Resort was already requiring … Read more
As we reported it would late last month, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House reopened on July 10th, for Disney Vacation Club members only. This was after Disney included it on the list of resorts reopening, then removed it soon after. Cast Members at the entrance to the resort are wearing masks, ready to … Read more
Disney Vacation Club recently announced they would reopen their Walt Disney World resorts to members and guests beginning June 22. However, guests were not able to make reservations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House for the rest of the year. This sparked speculation that Jambo House was being reserved for NBA players during … Read more
If this your first time reading this series, welcome! If you’ve been following these articles since the beginning, then thank you for making it to Part 9! In this installment of dining with food allergies in Walt Disney World, we’re going to be covering the top 3 table service options across the Walt Disney World … Read more
Renovation work on various exteriors at the Animal Kingdom Lodge resort continues to progress. Today, we took a look at the latest construction updates. Jambo House Work has shifted from one side of the exterior balconies to the other since our last visit. While guests can still access the Savanna viewing areas, signs and fences … Read more
Jambo! This morning, we decided to check out the Christmas decorations over at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Our first stop? Jambo House! Jambo House As you drive up to the main parking lot, the sign for Jambo House is decked out in colorful garland. At the valet and guest drop-off, garland accents dot the support beams … Read more
As we discussed a few days ago, Animal Kingdom Lodge has seen several stages of refurbishments take place over the past few months. This includes newly remodeled rooms at Jambo House. Today, we went down to check out some of the work being done just across the savannah at Kidani Village. View From The Lobby … Read more
Construction work at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village have obstructed views of the iconic savanna at the resort. The green construction fence hinders views from ground level, even at Sanaa, and makes views from elevated locations less than ideal. Let’s take a look at the current state of the construction. From ground level … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 15-21! Walt Disney World It was officially announced that the Disney Skyliner will … Read more
If you’re looking for the perfect snack to celebrate the new Lion King movie, then you may want to make a stop at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Mara, located at Jambo House, has an amazing variety of sweet treats in their bakery case. Just in time for the new film, two new treats have debuted, … Read more
There’s no denying that Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has always been beautiful. The stunning lobby and picturesque savannas are just the start. The rooms have always been nice, but thanks to the recent refurbishments, they’re looking even better than before. We took a tour of one of the newly remodeled rooms at Jambo House and … Read more
Have you ever spent a day at Walt Disney World without a park ticket? Many guests fail to realize Disney magic can be found outside the parks, particularly at the Walt Disney World Resorts. Even those who aren’t staying at a Disney Resort are free to visit and enjoy some of what the different resorts … Read more
A new herd of desserts has recently stampeded into The Mara at Animal Kingdom Lodge. On our snack safari, we spotted an okapi brownie, giraffe éclair, kudu cookie, and flamingo cake. It was pretty wild, so here’s our civilized take: Giraffe Éclair – $4.79 The most recognizable of these desserts is the giraffe éclair. There’s … Read more